VISITORS to historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness in central Scotland, soared in 2011, according to the charity The Friends of Kinneil. The group said 2025 people toured inside the mansion in the past year, compared to 1622 visitors in 2010 – an increase of nearly 25 per cent. The charity said strong media support and… Continue reading More House guests at Kinneil thanks to Facebook
Category: charities
Ogilvie helps charity in £10 million expansion plan
OGILVIE Construction is playing its part in a £10 million project to help a charity expand its activities in rural Stirlingshire. Camphill Blair Drummond runs a "warm and welcoming" facility, providing homes and meaningful daily activities for people with learning disabilities. The charity’s operations are centred around a large Victorian house, surrounded by woodland, overlooking… Continue reading Ogilvie helps charity in £10 million expansion plan
Fun day raises £3000
FAMILIES had a fun day out at Stirling-based Ogilvie Group's first summer fete. They also raised around £3000 for charity. See pictures here The area around Ogilvie's headquarters at Pirhall Business Park was turned into a fairground on Saturday. Staff and families enjoyed everything from a sports arena, a bucking bronco and (more sedate) pony… Continue reading Fun day raises £3000
Search for views on historic parklands
A CHARITY is launching a new project to find out what local residents think of Kinneil Estate and Kinneil Foreshore. The Friends of Kinneil hopes the work will also generate greater awareness of the facilities and attractions at both sites – and even attract new money into future projects. The group is targeting the Deanfield… Continue reading Search for views on historic parklands
Time Capsule revamp is a splash hit
ONE of Scotland’s leading leisure centres has been officially re-opened after the first phase of a £6 million revamp. The Time Capsule in Coatbridge has had extensive renovation work over the past year. It now boasts a unique new attraction: Europe’s only indoor “Tornado Tantrum” slide. The thrilling 30 second slide, which was imported from… Continue reading Time Capsule revamp is a splash hit
Become a ‘Friend’ of the Friends
A CHARITY has tapped into the world’s biggest social networking site to keep in contact with local people. The Friends of Kinneil – which promotes historic Kinneil Estate in Bo’ness – now has a dedicated section on Facebook, allowing local people to easily follow its activities. Just visit http://www.facebook.com/kinneil and “like” the group. The park… Continue reading Become a ‘Friend’ of the Friends
Remembering James Watt
ONE of Scotland’s greatest sons is being remembered this week – exactly 275 years after he was born. The inventor James Watt was born in Greenock on January 19, 1736. He went on to develop and improve the steam engine – the workhorse which powered the Industrial Revolution. On Friday (Jan 21), the charity The… Continue reading Remembering James Watt
Make the world a better place this holiday season
THE PR Store's pal Andy Green is encouraging everyone to take part in the five days of Twixtmas - and do good deeds between Christmas and New Year. Andy says: “Imagine if most people did five things during Twixtmas to make the world a better place. Would it be great if you did some small… Continue reading Make the world a better place this holiday season
New £9 million leisure centre to open its doors
A NEW £9 million leisure complex in Lanark is set to open its doors. The facility – called “South Lanarkshire Lifestyles – Lanark” has been built by Ogilvie Construction for South Lanarkshire Council. It will be operated and maintained by the authority’s leisure partner, South Lanarkshire Leisure Ltd. The new centre, close to the town’s… Continue reading New £9 million leisure centre to open its doors
Building firm scores with pupils
A BIG-hearted building firm has given new football strips to a West Lothian School. Ogilvie Construction carried out the second phase of the £1.8 million revamp of Bankton Primary School in Livingston. The firm was so impressed with the school and its pupils – who wrote 300 thank you letters to company bosses – they… Continue reading Building firm scores with pupils
